Also known as The Fighting “I”, is one of 24 Essex-class. Built during World War II. For the United States Navy. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Awarded Meritorious Mast for Gallantry in Service. Picture of announcement of V-J DayContinue reading
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U. S. S. INTREPID Naval Aircraft Carrier U. S. Navy 1943-1945 Naval Combat (C)
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USS Bataan (CVL-29) Navy Aircraft Carrier Cruise Book WW II 1943-1945
USS Bataan (CVL-29) was a U. Navy Independence-class light aircraft carrier commissioned in 1943 and that served in many battles in the Pacific until the war ended in 1945. Book is 9″ by 12″, 220 pages, a few in color (rare for the time). The item “USS Bataan (CVL-29) Navy Aircraft Carrier Cruise Book WWContinue reading